Morocco to host FIFA Unites: Women’s Series 2025

FIFA can confirm that the FIFA Unites: Women’s Series 2025 will now take place in Morocco, with the opening matches for the tournament now scheduled to kick-off on Sunday 26 October.  

Brazil v New Caledonia - Group C: FIFA U-17 World Cup

FIFA President praises “exceptional” FIFA U-20 World Cup Chile 2025™

FIFA President Gianni Infantino praised Chile for the country’s hosting of the FIFA U-20 World Cup™ after witnessing Morocco defeat Argentina in the final at Estadio Nacional Julio Martínez Prádanos in Santiago.

Argentina v Morocco: Final - FIFA U-20 World Cup Chile 2025

FIFA President attends ANFP technical centre inauguration

Chilean football honours past and future with Elite Performance Centre named after José Sulantay Silva

A pivotal moment in the development of Chilean football was marked on Sunday with the official inauguration of the new Centro de Alto Rendimiento José Sulantay Silva. 

FIFA Vice-President and CONMEBOL President Alejandro Dominguez, FIFA President Gianni Infantino and Chilean Football Association President Pablo Milad pose for a photo

FIFA President Gianni Infantino poses for a photo with Chilean youth national team players

Chilean Football Association Pablo Milad, FIFA President Gianni Infantino and FIFA Vice-President and CONMEBOL President Alejandro Dominguez pose for a photo

Marco Antonio Sulantay, Chilean Sports Minister Jaime Pizarro, FIFA Vice-President and CONMEBOL President Alejandro Dominguez, FIFA President Gianni Infantino and Chilean Football Association President Pablo Milad cut a ribbon

Chilean Sports Minister Jaime Pizarro, Marco Antonio Sulantay, FIFA Vice-President and CONMEBOL President Alejandro Dominguez, Chilean Football Association President Pablo Milad and FIFA President Gianni Infantino pose for a photo

Chilean Sports Minister Jaime Pizarro, FIFA Vice-President and CONMEBOL President Alejandro Dominguez, Chilean Football Association President Pablo Milad, FIFA President Gianni Infantino, and Marco Antonio Sulantay unveil a plaque

Chilean Sports Minister Jaime Pizarro, FIFA President Gianni Infantino, Chilean Football Association President Pablo Milad and FIFA Vice-President and CONMEBOL President Alejandro Dominguez pose for a photo

FIFA President Gianni Infantino, former Chile international Elías Figueroa and FIFA Vice-President and CONMEBOL President Alejandro Dominguez pose for a photo

FIFA President Gianni Infantino and Chilean Football Association President Pablo Milad arrive for the inauguration of the new Centro de Alto Rendimiento José Manuel Sulantay Silva

General view of the new Centro de Alto Rendimiento José Manuel Sulantay Silva

FIFA President Gianni Infantino speaks during the inauguration of the new Centro de Alto Rendimiento José Manuel Sulantay Silva

CONMEBOL President Alejandro Domínguez speaks during the inauguration of the new Centro de Alto Rendimiento José Manuel Sulantay Silva

Marco Antonio Sulantay speaks during the inauguration of the new Centro de Alto Rendimiento José Manuel Sulantay Silva

FIFA President Gianni Infantino and Chilean Football Association President Pablo Milad during the official inauguration of the new Centro de Alto Rendimiento José Manuel Sulantay Silva

General view during the inauguration of the new Centro de Alto Rendimiento José Manuel Sulantay Silva

FIFA President Gianni Infantino greets Chilean Football Association President Pablo Milad

Chilean football honours past and future with Elite Performance Centre named after José Sulantay

FIFA Technical Study Group shares insights on the FIFA U-20 World Cup Chile 2025™

The FIFA Technical Study Group (TSG) has presented its analysis of the FIFA U-20 World Cup Chile 2025™. They pointed out specific aspects such as the role of the goalkeeper during short goal kicks, and the use of zonal marking at corners. 

Technical Study Group press conference at the FIFA U-20 World Cup Chile 2025 

Tireless passion: a FIFA volunteering hat-trick on home soil

When she discovers why she is being interviewed, Paula Flores laughs and her colleagues applaud: of the 808 volunteers at the FIFA U-20 World Cup Chile 2025™.

Paula Flores, volunteer, during the FIFA U-20 World Cup Chile 2025

FIFA President Gianni Infantino meets IMF Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva

FIFA President Gianni Infantino has met the International Monetary Fund (IMF) Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva and explained how football’s world governing body reinvests its revenue in developing football around the world.

FIFA President Gianni Infantino and International Monetary Fund (IMF) Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva 

FIFA U-20 World Cup Chile 2025™ final and third-place play-off referees announced

Maurizio Mariani from Italy, will be the referee of the FIFA U-20 World Cup Chile 2025™ final. Omar Abdulkadir Artan of Somalia will referee the third place match of the tournament. ootball Video Support (FVS) has been used throughout the competition.

Referee Maurizio Mariani gestures during the FIFA U-20 World Cup Chile 2025

Kazakhstan launches massive grassroots push as first FIFA Arena mini-pitch opens

The official opening ceremony of Kazakhstan's first football mini-pitch, built under the international FIFA Arena programme took place at the Al-Farabi IT School-Lyceum in Kokshetau. 

FIFA Arena inauguration in Kazakhstan | Photo: Kazakhstan Football Federation

Argentina and Germany headline top 10 reshuffle in latest FIFA/Coca-Cola Men’s World Ranking

Following a thrilling round of 173 national-team outings that included FIFA World Cup 26™ qualifiers across five continents, and a flurry of friendlies, the October edition of the FIFA/Coca-Cola Men’s World Ranking serves up several eye-catching changes.

Nick Woltemade of Germany celebrates after scoring his side's first goal during the FIFA World Cup 2026 qualifier match between Northern Ireland and Germany at the National Football Stadium at Windsor Park in Belfast

FIFA Women's World Cup Brazil 2027 Workshop


FIFA Women’s World Cup Brazil 2027™ Host Cities workshop

Official Song of FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup Morocco 2025™ released

Combining haunting vocals and an engaging beat, the Official Song of this year’s FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup™, Marhba Bik (Welcome), provides a spellbinding musical backdrop to the tournament, which is to be contested on Moroccan soil.

Michelle Ramalho, Brazilian Football Confederation Vice President, during the FIFA Women’s World Cup Brazil 2027™ Host Cities workshop 

During the workshop, Host Cities representatives had the opportunity to attend 18 informative sessions on tournament planning and next steps

General view during the FIFA Women’s World Cup Brazil 2027™ Host Cities workshop

More than 70 representatives of the eight Host Cities and stadiums for the FIFA Women’s World Cup 2027™ attended the workshop

Panel discussion during the FIFA Women’s World Cup Brazil 2027™ Host Cities workshop

FIFA Legend Formiga attending the FIFA Women’s World Cup Brazil 2027™ Host Cities workshop

FIFA Chief Football Officer Jill Ellis speaks during the FIFA Women’s World Cup Brazil 2027™ Host Cities workshop

Gianni Infantino addresses FIFA Women’s World Cup Brazil 2027™ Host Cities workshop: “Potential of women’s football has no limits”

FIFA President Gianni Infantino has told more than 70 representatives of the eight Host Cities and stadiums for the FIFA Women’s World Cup 2027™ in Brazil of the tournament’s power to propel the global standing of the women’s game to even greater heights.

Group photo at the FIFA Women’s World Cup Brazil 2027™ Host Cities workshop

FIFA launches fourth edition of Diploma in Football Law

Following the success of the three previous editions, has launched the fourth instalment of its Diploma in Football Law, designed for sports legal executives seeking to upgrade their knowledge with a view to furthering their careers.

FIFA Diploma in Football Law 2026/2027

FIFA Volunteer Sonic ID behind-the-scenes

Bangladesh inaugurates two new artificial pitches funded by FIFA Forward Programme

Bangladesh has celebrated a “new chapter in our football development journey”, according to Bangladesh Football Federation (BFF) President Tabith Awal, who helped inaugurate two new artificial pitches in Dhaka, funded by the FIFA Forward Programme.

FIFA launches tender processes in Italy for media rights to FIFA World Cup 26™

FIFA has launched an invitation to tender (ITT) in Italy, for the sale of media rights for the FIFA World Cup 26™.

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Cabo Verde celebrate historic FIFA World Cup™ qualification: “A small country with a big heart”

Cabo Verde have qualified for their first-ever FIFA World Cup™ – an astonishing achievement for a country of little more than half a million people. Funding from the FIFA Forward programme has supported key projects in the island nation.

Cabo Verde players celebrate qualifying for FIFA World Cup 26™ 

Cabo Verde celebrate historic FIFA World Cup™ qualification

Andorra inaugurates new national stadium, backed by FIFA funding

Andorra officially inaugurated its new national football stadium, the Nou Estadi de la FAF on Tuesday 14 October ahead of the nation’s FIFA World Cup 26™ qualifier against Serbia - the culmination of a construction plan supported by FIFA.

FIFA Chief Member Associations Officer Elkhan Mammadov and Andorran Football Federation President Felix Álvarez

FIFA U-20 World Cup Chile 2025™ semi-final refereeing teams announced

FIFA U-20 World Cup Chile 2025™️ semi-final refereeing teams announced. ⁠The Football Video Support system (FVS) is used throughout the competition.

Referee Gustavo Tejera calls a penalty for Spain that was reversed after a FVS

Match officials appointed for FIFA Arab Cup Qatar 2025™

The FIFA Referees Committee has appointed 54 match officials (14 referees, 28 assistant referees and 12 video match officials) from 23 Member Associations to officiate at the second edition of the FIFA Arab Cup™.

FIFA Team One armband

FIFA President Gianni Infantino is welcomed by Egyptian President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi

FIFA President Gianni Infantino attends Summit for Peace

Gianni Infantino heralds “historic day” at Summit for Peace

FIFA President Gianni Infantino joined more than 20 world leaders, presidents, and officials at the Summit for Peace held in Sharm El-Sheikh, Egypt.

President of the United States Donald J. Trump and FIFA President Gianni Infantino

Tila™ unveiled as Official Mascot of FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup Morocco 2025™

As excitement builds ahead of the curtain-raiser at this year’s FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup™, the tournament’s elegant and powerful mascot, Tila™, has made her debut outing.

Request for Information (RFI) - Mini-Pitch Streaming and Monitoring Solution

As part of its ongoing commitment to digital innovation and football development, FIFA’s Member Associations Division (MAD) is launching a global initiative to connect its network of mini-pitches through smart video technology. 

FIFA Arena 

New Caledonia's participation is a victory to build upon

La Nouvelle-Calédonie est sortie la tête haute et sous les applaudissements de sa toute première participation à la Coupe du Monde U-20 de la FIFA™.

New Caledonia v France: Group E - FIFA U-20 World Cup Chile 2025

Cabo Verde’s dream close to becoming reality as first FIFA World Cup™ beckons

The expansion of the FIFA World Cup™ to 48 teams has allowed more teams to dream of qualifying for the tournament and, for the remote island nation of Cabo Verde, what once would have been fantasy is close to becoming reality. 

Cape Verde players during the national anthem 

FIFA President Gianni Infantino talks to Prime Minister of Canada Mark Carney

FIFA President Gianni Infantino meets Prime Minister of Canada Mark Carney

“Friendship and unity through sports”: Prime Minister of Canada praises FIFA President’s ethos ahead of FIFA World Cup 26™

Canada Prime Minister Mark Carney has applauded FIFA President Gianni Infantino’s efforts to unite the world through football, as the North American country prepares to co-host the FIFA World Cup 26™ with Mexico and the United States.

FIFA President Gianni Infantino and Prime Minister of Canada Mark Carney with a replica of the FIFA World Cup Trophy

FIFA President Gianni Infantino smiles next to Canadian Soccer Association President Peter Augruso and CF Montréal President Joey Saputoduring during the international friendly between Canada and Australia 

FIFA President Gianni Infantino and Prime Minister of Canada Mark Carney arrive for the international friendly between Canada and Australia

FIFA President Gianni Infantino interacts with fans at the international friendly between Canada and Australia 

FIFA President Gianni Infantino poses for a photo in the Australia dressing room following the international friendly between Canada and Australia at the Saputo Stadium in Montreal

FIFA President Gianni Infantino speaking to players in the Australia dressing room following the international friendly between Canada and Australia at the Saputo Stadium in Montreal

FIFA President Gianni Infantino and Prime Minister of Canada Mark Carney speaking to players in the Canada dressing room following the international friendly between Canada and Australia at the Saputo Stadium in Montreal

FIFA President Gianni Infantino speaking to players in the Canada dressing room following the international friendly between Canada and Australia at the Saputo Stadium in Montreal

FIFA President Gianni Infantino is presented with a jersey by Canadian Soccer Association President Peter Augruso and Prime Minister of Canada Mark Carney

FIFA President Gianni Infantino and Prime Minister of Canada Mark Carney touring Parliament Hill 

FIFA President Gianni Infantino presents a FIFA World Cup 26™ match ticket to Prime Minister of Canada Mark Carney

FIFA President Gianni Infantino presents a pennant to Prime Minister of Canada Mark Carney

FIFA President Gianni Infantino presents a jersey to Prime Minister of Canada Mark Carney 

FIFA President Gianni Infantino meets Prime Minister of Canada Mark Carney 

The FIFA Foundation and UNHCR make 25 children's dreams come true in Chile

25 children become flag bearers for the FIFA U-20 World Cup Chile 2025. A joint initiative by the FIFA Foundation and UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency. FIFA consolidates its commitment to using football as a platform to empower and bring about social change.

Spain v Brazil: Group C - FIFA U-20 World Cup Chile 2025

FIFA U-20 World Cup Chile 2025™ quarter-final refereeing teams announced 

FIFA has announced the refereeing teams for the quarter-finals of the FIFA U-20 World Cup Chile 2025™. The Football Video Support (FVS) will be used in the competition.

Match oficial line up before a FIFA U-20 World Cup Chile 2025 match

Gianni Infantino says European Football Clubs and FIFA “equipped” to meet game’s challenges together

FIFA President Gianni Infantino has told the 32nd European Football Clubs (EFC) General Assembly that together the two organisations “are all equipped” to rise to the challenges facing the global game.

FIFA President Gianni Infantino speaks at the 32nd European Football Clubs (EFC) General Assembly 

Cuba’s next generation look forward to bright future

Chile 2025 marked Cuba’s second appearance at the FIFA U-20 World Cup. While they were not able to get past the group stage, their first ever point at the tournament is a big step in the right direction. 

Yordan Castaner, Didier Reinoso and Marcos Campos of Cuba applaud the fans following the FIFA U-20 World Cup Chile 2025

FIFA Women in Football Leadership Programme

FIFA kicks off new edition of Women in Football Leadership programme

Female leaders from all corners of the football world were on hand at FIFA headquarters last week to kick-off the latest FIFA Women in Football Leadership programme.

Players of Wuhan Jiangda WFC celebrate

FIFA Women’s Champions Cup™ kicks off as football moves into new era

FIFA President Gianni Infantino and President of Kosovo Vjosa Osmani

FIFA President Gianni Infantino receives Kosovo’s Presidential Medal

YourSide officially launches, providing support and guidance to those affected by abuse in football

YourSide, an independent global unit that offers impartial expert guidance and trauma-informed support to victims and survivors in the football ecosystem, has begun providing services as from 8 October 2025.

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